Melon soup with Serrano ham and kefir

The most delicious snack combination – melon and Serrano ham – but in a soup. This melon soup with Serrano ham is perfect as a starter or a main on a hot summer day. An unexpected taste combination with kefir added to make it even more enjoyable. This is a new favourite in our kitchen, modified from a recipe found in a Spanish recipe magazine.

You can choose to use only melon, or a combination of melon and watermelon for a more pink colour. Kefir really adds something special to the taste as well as offers a more complete nutritional plate. As you may already know, kefir has loads of health benefits so why not add it into your diet in this unusual way. Find my other kefir recipes here.

Melon soup with Serrano ham and kefir

Course: Lunch, DinnerCuisine: SpanishDifficulty: Ver easy

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Calories

380

kcal

Resting time

30

minutes

The most delicious snack combination – melon and Serrano ham – but in a soup. This melon soup with Serrano ham is perfect as a starter or a main on a hot summer day.

Ingredients

• 1 melon (or 1,5 melon + 1,5 small watermelon)

• 1 lemon

• 40g Serrano ham slices

• Handful of fresh mint leaves

• 100 ml plain kefir or Greek yoghurt

• 4 tbsp olive oil (Extra Virgin if preferred)

• Fine sea salt to taste (or approx. 1/4 tsp)

• Ground white pepper to taste

• Optional ingredients

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

Directions

• Wash and cut the melon in pieces, removing the rind and pulp.
• Add the melon pieces to a blender alongside with kefir and blend until you obtain a smooth cream.
• Squeeze the lemon juice into the mix and add half of the washed mint leaves. Blend again.
• Season with salt and pepper, add the sugar (optional) and pour in the oil in a thin stream, while continuing to beat so that it emulsifies slightly.
• Leave the soup to rest in the fridge until it is cold (approximately 30-45 minutes).
• Serve in bowls, sprinkled with some pepper, decorated with the slices of ham and mint leaves.

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